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BioWare: Mass Effect 3 Extended Cut Won't Please Everyone

Studio says it has expanded on original Mass Effect 3 ending, not changed it.

I don't know what I'm more interested in: the expanded ending BioWare has written for Mass Effect 3 or seeing the reaction the franchise's rabid and outspoken fans have to it. With the latter in mind, it appears BioWare is trying to temper expectations a bit, with Executive Producer Casey Hudson stating in the latest Mass Effect podcast that the Extended Cut DLC will undoubtedly spark a "new wave of discussion and debate, maybe even controversy."

OXM passes along Hudson's podcast words. Most notably, Hudson reiterates that Extended Cut will not fundamentally change Mass Effect 3's ending. So if you were among those who rejected the entire premise, well, don't expect the DLC to assuage your anger.

"So there's no doubt that there will be a whole new wave of discussion and debate, maybe even controversy," Hudson states. "But we didn't do the Extended Cut because we're trying to make everybody happy, make it perfect - we just saw an opportunity to expand on things that we felt could add value to the experience, for those that appreciate it."

I hate to say it, but I'm anticipating a train wreck. The outspoken Mass Effect 3 ending haters have been empowered. They won't get what they asked for in the DLC, and it will inevitably spark a fresh wave out outrage, petitions, and cupcakes. I think BioWare will only succeed in reigniting the Mass Effect 3 ending donnybrook all over again. We'll find out tomorrow when the Mass Effect 3 Extended Cut DLC drops.